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If the side of a square is doubled, its new perimeter compared to the old perimeter becomes:

Class 6Perimeter of ShapesMensuration
  • Athe same
  • Bdouble
  • Cthree times
  • Dfour times

Step-by-Step Solution

Old perimeter = 4s. New side = 2s, new perimeter = 4 × 2s = 8s = 2 × 4s. So it doubles.
Answer: B) double

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